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Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London with Mulberry students and Mrs Ruth Holden, Executive Principal

April 29, 2019/0 Comments/in News /by admin-trust

On 29^th April students in Year 10 and 12 joined Mayor Sadiq Khan in attending the prestigious Asian Women of Achievement Awards at the London Hilton Hotel, Park Lane. The awards are coordinated and hosted each year by Women of the Future, an organisation founded by British-Asian entrepreneur Pinky Lilani CBE, to raise the profiles of inspiring women, commend their work, and provide opportunities for them to mentor girls at school. The AWA Awards showcase inspiring women from Asian backgrounds, introducing our students to a powerful network of role models.

Riz Lateef, journalist and broadcaster

April 5, 2019/0 Comments/in News /by admin-trust

On Friday 5th April, Riz Lateef, journalist and broadcaster for the BBC, visited Mulberry School for Girls and spoke to a variety of students including those studying film and media. Ms Lateef also visited several classrooms during her visit where students were able to showcase their work.

Dr Mark Carney and Rushanara Ali MP visit

February 27, 2019/0 Comments/in News /by admin-trust

On Wednesday 27th February, Dr Mark Carney, Governor of the Bank of England and Rushanara Ali MP addressed an audience of over 300 pupils from across the Mulberry family of schools. Trustees, governors and friends of Mulberry, joined pupils and staff from host school Mulberry Academy Shoreditch, Mulberry School for Girls and Mulberry UTC.

Dr Carney spoke candidly about his Canadian upbringing, education and the moral purpose that guides his decision-making. Ms Ali, a member of the House of Commons Treasury Committee and the school’s local MP, encouraged pupils to continue to work hard and support each other so that they can make a positive change to their community and country…and perhaps one day succeed her as an MP or become the next Governor of the Bank of England!

The event ended with a thought provoking Q&A panel and pupils asked robust questions focusing on the expertise and role of the Governor, monetary policy and the dynamics of markets.

We were extremely grateful to Dr Carney and Ms Ali for making this such a memorable visit and we look forward to establishing new links with the Bank of England.

4th Annual Education Lecture

February 13, 2019/0 Comments/in News /by admin-trust

On Wednesday 13th February 2019, Mulberry Schools Trust will be holding its 4th Annual Education Lecture at the historic Royal Society of Arts in John Adam Street.

We are delighted to announce that this year’s guest speaker is journalist, writer and broadcaster Samira Ahmed. Ms Ahmed will reflect on her life and work as a journalist, commenting on current social political trends and scanning the horizon for issues of future global importance.

Our lecture series is part of our offer to provide high quality and outstanding enrichment opportunities for all our pupils to encourage the importance of leadership in employment, public life, community life and family roles. We would also like to invite our parent/carer community and the friends of Mulberry.

Places are limited and so if you would like to reserve a place, please RSVP to AJ Agar on headspa@mulberryschoolstrust.org

Pupils Model a United Front

December 13, 2018/0 Comments/in News /by admin-trust

On Wednesday 12th and Thursday 13th December, the Mulberry Schools Trust (MST) held the 27th Global Classrooms London Model United Nations (GCLMUN) conference at the International Maritime Organisation, the only UN organisation with headquarters in London. GCLMUN is part of the UNAUSA’s Global Classrooms MUN programme and MST is proud to be leading the largest schools programme in the UK for this worldwide network. The bi-annual conference involves a pupil-led Secretariat and brings together hundreds of pupils from across the country, including all schools within MST.

Pupils played the role of Ambassadors in simulations of UN committees to build an understanding of global challenges through debates and resolution writing. They were equipped with co-operation, leadership and public speaking skills, and developed as confident global citizens. Using the Universal Declaration for Human Rights as their guiding work, they considered how the international community could tackle different forms of discrimination, focusing on refugees, the LGBTQ+ community and indigenous peoples.

Former First Lady Michelle Obama Meets Mulberry Pupils

December 3, 2018/0 Comments/in News /by admin-trust

On Monday 3rd December, as part of her European book tour, Former First Lady Michelle Obama appeared at a sold-out, in-conversation event at the Royal Festival Hall in London to celebrate her memoir BECOMING.

During the afternoon, Mrs Obama spoke to pupils from both Mulberry School for Girls and Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School about the book.

It was an honour to be in a position to offer this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to some of our pupils, and we look forward to the development of our relationship with Mrs Obama over the coming years.

We were also extremely proud of Nusrath Hassan, one of Mulberry School for Girls alumni and current governor of Mulberry Academy Shoreditch, who joined Mrs Obama on stage for a thought provoking panel discussion. Nusrath’s achievements and experiences are an inspiration for all pupils across the Trust.

Mulberry Think-ins with Jude Kelly

November 20, 2018/0 Comments/in News /by admin-trust

Mulberry School for Girls and the Mulberry Schools Foundation is partnering with Jude Kelly CBE for a two-year residency as ‘Thought Leader’. Over this period, Jude will lead a total of six Mulberry Think-ins to generate, communicate and celebrate young people’s ideas and priorities for achieving a gender equal world.

A series of three events will generate, communicate and celebrate young people’s ideas and priorities for achieving a gender equal world. Mulberry Think-ins extend serious debate about issues facing girls and women globally to young people and adults whose voices are less usually heard. Inspired by Jude Kelly and her invited contributors, participants will collectively generate ideas and solutions that will enable more girls and women to reach their true potential as individuals and leaders.

Partnership of Equals Conference

October 12, 2018/0 Comments/in News /by admin-trust

The Mulberry Schools Trust is currently planning their flagship event for the academic year 2018 – 2019 which will take place 12th October 2018 and will coincide with International Day of the Girl which takes place on 11th October 2018. The event will be called the Partnership of Equals Conference and will bring together 400 young people from across the UK to discuss gender equality. The conference will take place at the Queen Elizabeth II Centre in Westminster.

As a Trust, we recognise that young people have the power to change the world: corridors and classrooms all over the country are filled with young leaders ready to craft a fairer future. Yet, in the world beyond schools, not all young people are given equal chances to fulfil their potential: in 2018, young people are growing up in a gender unequal world where women and girls are often denied equal pay and equal representation in leadership, and men and boys are often denied the chance to explore their emotions and express their sensitivity. It is our aim to give young people the tools to change that, and to work together in a partnership of equals to create a gender equal future for all.

If you would like to support or attend the event please email Holly Green on hgreen@mulberryschoolstrust.org

Edinburgh Fringe Play – Cry God for Harry, England and St George!

August 3, 2018/0 Comments/in News /by admin-trust

3rd – 4th August and 6th – 11th August 2018 4.35pm – 5.20pm at theSpace@ Surgeons Hall, Nicolson Street, Edinburgh EN8 9DW

In August 2018, 19 Mulberry students and 11 Mulberry staff will be visiting the Edinburgh Festival to perform a brand new piece of theatre created over the past six months. The play, called Cry God for Harry, England and St George! will be performed eight times at the festival, and we are also planning a special one-off performance in the West End in London in September.

Cry God for Harry, England and St George! has been inspired by Mulberry’s ongoing work with the Donmar Warehouse alongside Phyllida Lloyd’s all-female Shakespeare productions, as well as being written in response to a specific Islamophobic threat that took place during the creation of the piece. During the creation of the play, students also examined questions about what it means to be British, as well as looking at Shakespeare and what makes a great leader. In particular, we were inspired by the leadership exhibited by teenagers in Florida following the shooting at Stoneman Douglas High School.

The play follows a group of young East London women as they attempt to stage a production of Shakespeare’s Henry V, before they receive a copy of the infamous ‘Punish a Muslim Day’ letter through the post. We then see how the group react to coming under threat, and how they decide to stand up to those who wish them harm. The play explores what it means to be British, what it takes to be a leader, and how a group of young people can change the world.

Click here https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/cry-god-for-harry-england-and-st-george to book tickets for the show.